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A photo of the main Rose Parade float in red.

Tournament of Roses details

Ushering in 2025: Your Guide to the Rose Parade

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An Island Retreat at Catalina White’s Landing

A family looks up at a lit holiday sculpture.

Festive streets, immersive installations and more

Best Places to See Holiday Lights in Los Angeles Area

Event will be held at Hilltop Sept. 1

Prosperity Market Hosts Black Business Month Event at Hilltop

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Expedition Dinosaur at Discovery Cube Los Angeles

A man in a red apron grills chicken. This is for a Memorial Day roundup.

Family fun for the long weekend

Our Memorial Day Roundup of Events in L.A. and Beyond

It's 'better together'

Pixar Fest kicks off at Disney’s California Adventure

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Playing Your Way to a Better World at the Cayton Children’s Museum

HAWKs L.A. Is Reinventing Play Time

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in and around Los Angeles

Seasoned and first-time artists are welcome

SPLAT: An Art Studio Where Making a Mess is the Masterpiece

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For Talented Kids Who Love Italian Dining and Creative Writing

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The Secret to Elevating Your Family’s Holiday Season

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Make Screen Time Green Time with the SoCal Explorer

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Circus Vargas presents “Bonjour, Paris!” at the Promenade Mall in Woodland Hills

Union Station goes Choo-Choo at Train Festival

Indulge in Creole food at Tiana's Palace

What’s Up at Disneyland This Fall

Beat the heat with a scoop shop visit.

10 Top Ice Cream Shops Around L.A.

Cool off in this waterpark attraction.

The Count’s Splash Castle Reopens at Sesame Place San Diego

Beach fun for critically-ill kids and their families

A Break from illness: Surf & Paddle Camp

BikeLA Wins Grant to Increase Bike Share Access

Pride Month: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with These 10 Activities

The Aquarium of the Pacific Celebrates 25 Years

From a storytelling event to a classic car ride

10 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day In and Around L.A.

Exploring a wine region and all its local highlights

Date Beyond L.A.: San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley

Hands-on activities to get to know the artist

Learn About Jean-Michel Basquiat With P.S. Arts

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

From a garden party to craft fairs, treat Mom to a special day in or around L.A.

10 Mother’s Day Events L.A. Moms Will Love

For Your Next Staycation

Checking In: The Pierside Now Open In Santa Monica

Opt outside

7 Family Hikes In and Around L.A., Perfect for Spring

Celebrate nature April 3-9

National Wildlife Week in SoCal

A cream-colored hotel stands behind its outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs. Palm trees flank the hotel.

A mom indulges in a writing retreat at Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Mini Staycation: Stealing Away to Old Town Pasadena

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Spring Family Screenings and Workshops at the Academy Museum

Inside ‘Oldest Los Angeles’

Brunches with Bunny, and More

Check Out These Celebratory Easter Events in L.A.

Natural History Museum Opens New Eatery by Post & Beam

An Easy Vacation from L.A.

Escape to the Seaside at Terranea Resort

Spring inspiration, summer camp ideas and more

March/April Issue of L.A. Parent

Where to Bring the Kids in L.A.

L.A. Favorites: The Trails Cafe

New at Universal Studios Hollywood

Power Up at Super Nintendo World

Exploring SoCal installations will inspire, educate and delight

Immerse in Public Art

BATTLESHIP USS IOWA CELEBRATES 80th ANNIVERSARY OF SHIP’S COMMISSIONING

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Make Screen Time Green Time with the SoCal Explorer

Joy from Who-ville to Wizarding World of Harry Potter

An Annual Holiday Tradition: Universal Studios Hollywood

Traveling Over the Holidays? Here are 7 Tips for Easy Family Travel

Leimert Park Village Book Fair is Nov. 5

Gold, black and white sign of Regeneration: Black Cinema exhibit

Exhibit includes rare film footage, photographs, costumes and more

‘Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971’ Shines at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Prosperity Market inspires Angelenos to support Black-owned businesses

Black Business Scavenger Hunt Returns This August

Celebrating our bevy of open-air markets

L.A. is Outside

L.A. Underwater exhibit at NHM

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Oxnard: A Fun Family Getaway

Follow the map of sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler

Tracing Octavia’s Footsteps

Annual challenge documents biodiversity

Community Invited to Participate in City Nature Challenge

Restaurant Week will take place April 1-15

‘Dine LA’ Is Back

Revenge Of is a pop-culture zeitgeist

Comic and Pinball Shop Opens in Glassell Park

Book Fest: April 23-24

Los Angeles Times Announces Lineup for 27th Annual Festival of Books

Festival Season

Festivals, Fairs & More Spring Fun in L.A.

L.A. Bread Stories

Natural History Museum Breaks Bread with L.A.’s Best Bakers

Learn L.A. history

Los Angeles Conservancy Launches New Virtual Tour for Students

White inspires dog rescue fundraiser

L.A. Muralist Honors Betty White

Fall art classes for children

Cayton Children’s Museum Reopens In-Person Art Classes

Hundreds of L.A. restaurants will participate

Dine L.A. Restaurant Week Starts Oct. 1

SoCal Getaway

Torrey Pines: Nature Walks, Ocean Views, Spectacular Meals

Head to your Favorite Theme Park

Back with a Bang!

Open Air Fun

Let’s Go Outside

Support LGBTQ Youth

Let’s Celebrate Pride

Welcome Back

Your Guide to L.A.’s Reopenings

Hidden Gems

A Few Places to Read

Spring & Hope

L.A. in Full Bloom

New Exhibits & Classic Favorites

Petersen Automotive Museum Reopens

Mom and daughter with Easter bunny ears and eggs

Activities, Food Ideas, Arts and Crafts

Celebrating Easter, Passover, Spring in and around L.A.

Explore Sea Life

Birch Aquarium is Now Open Indoors and Out

Out By the Sea

It’s Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor

Sea Lions, Pelicans & Gulls

Sightseeing Close to Home

Neighborhood Gallery Offers More than Art

Millennial Dad: Mother’s Day, Kate’s Way

Brunch in Los Angeles

Any Given Sunday: A One-Act about Brunch in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Nature Centers

Getting ‘Centered’ at L.A.’s Nature Centers

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Garcelle Beauvais Shares Awesomeness with Kids at WeVillage in Sherman Oaks

Valentine's Day Events in Los angeles

Make it a Date with 11 Family-Friendly Outings in Los Angeles

millennial dad in Los Angeles

Millennial Dad in Los Angeles: Suds with my Bud: Kid-Friendly Craft Breweries

Los Angeles All-Stars and Globetrotters

All-Stars and Globetrotters: Hoops Fans Score Big This Month

toddler road trip

Tackling the Toddler Road Trip

rock climbing in los angeles

Getting a Strong Hold on Fitness and Fun

ucla meteorite collection

UCLA Meteorite Collection Rocks Your World

For Teens and Tweens, A Look Back at the Watts Riots

P-22

P-22 Shows His Stuff at the Natural History Museum

The Millennial Dad Takes on Alternative Transportation

Millennial Dad: A Voyage of Selfie Discovery

Date Night: The Pan Am Experience

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Tween Time With Author Greg Pincus

children's resale shops in la

Where to Buy, Sell or Trade Your Kids’ Clothes in L.A.

community news

Come Face-to-Face with Hunger in MAZON’s Mobile Exhibit

girlfriend getaways

Girlfriend Getaways: Moms’ Time Out

A Play Date With littleBits

The Great Escape: Hollywood Edition

fun summer activities

Family Fun Yoga Festivals to Bliss up this Summer

Tour the Hyperion Treatment Plant and Environmental Learning Center

Los Angeles events - Grand Park NYE

Grand Park Is L.A.’s Hometown New Year’s Celebration

Get Last-Minute Costumes At Goodwill’s BOO-Tique